Who is Laphonza Butler, California's next senator?
Laphonza Butler, the woman selected by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to succeed the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, is a longtime union leader and abortion rights advocate, who also will be the first out Black lesbian to enter Congress.
2023-10-03 02:26
California Gov. Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein's Senate seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY's List, to fill the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat, his office confirmed Sunday evening.
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Deadly Mission Shark: County Down schoolgirl swims with sharks
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Nigeria's President Tinubu increases wages as national strike looms
The rise is far short of the demands of trade unions angered by the sharp rise in cost of living.
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Southampton nurse returns after helping Morocco earthquake victims
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Dianne Feinstein: 'Pioneering' Senator dies aged 90
The Californian served for more than three decades and broke new ground for women in US politics.
2023-09-29 23:16
Second Republican debate kicks off, with no Trump
Seven Republican presidential contenders are debating, with the frontrunner wooing voters miles away.
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Ukraine: The soldiers who can’t leave the front line until the war is over
For Ukrainian troops, life on the front line is far from easy, as the BBC's Mark Urban witnessed up close.
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Special session: Modi introduces women's bill in new India parliament
Prime minister Modi praises bill as "special moment" for his country, ahead of general elections.
2023-09-19 22:27
Japan: One in 10 people aged 80 or older for first time
The world's oldest country has long struggled with how to provide for its ageing and declining population.
2023-09-19 12:51
Iran releases five Americans in prisoner exchange
The four men and one woman fly out of Tehran after $6bn of frozen Iranian funds is released.
2023-09-18 21:16
Buthelezi funeral: South Africans mull legacy of divisive Zulu leader
Mangosuthu Buthelezi has been granted a state funeral but the debate over his legacy reopens wounds.
2023-09-16 16:23